In the history of design, women have long been marginalized—even in the toy industry. It’s time for that to change. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we look at the influence of women designers on the toy industry.
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invites you to gain a variety of insights into the design world for children. Let yourself be inspired!
Toy changemakers and how they bring more sustainability to the toy industry
Changemakers in the toy industry promote fair production conditions, a responsible manufacturing process and handling of materials. In short: more sustainability in children’s rooms. Indeed, some of the changemakers are taking completely new approaches.
Continue readingGrowing desk for children – The most important tips for purchase
A desk for children that grows with them is easy on the wallet and on the environment. But what should parents look out for when selecting the right desk?
Continue readingSustainable outdoor toys – Why playing outside is so healthy for children
Summer is coming in big steps and it’s time to go outside again. But why is playing in the fresh air so important and healthy for children? Which toys and ideas are suitable for romping around in the park, garden, or forest?
Continue readingSustainability in the nursery – the future plays here
Our children’s future depends on the sustained use of our natural resources. But how can we create a sustainable and healthy environment for our children in our own walls and at the same time preserve our planet’s limited resources while putting our children at the center of the design?
Continue readingChild’s creativity: How parents can support their children’s natural creativity.
Creativity doesn’t just help children express themselves artistically (as some assume). It helps children think outside the box, develop logical thinking, and, overall, improve their cognitive capabilities. If you wish to foster creativity in your child, here are some great ideas to get you started.
Continue readingTouching knowledge: how children learn through touching
The hands reach for smooth, firm blades of grass, the fingers sift the granular texture of sand, and are then immersed in the soft water – a day at the beach, experienced with all of the senses. From the third month within the womb, we actively explore our surroundings and our own body.
Continue readingPost-Corona: How sustainability is now changing the toy and children’s furniture industry
Covid-19 not only has a significant impact on the healthcare system, but also poses enormous social and economic problems and therefore is also changing the toy and children’s furniture industry.
Continue readingUrban playground at Potgieterstraat Amsterdam by Studio Carve
We think that children should be able to interpret and use a play ground their personal way. To achieve this, we try to design our objects and play zones as ‘non-directive’ as possible, leaving open all play possibilities and encouraging the fantasy of children.
Continue readingCrater Lake – urban play sculpture by 24° Studio
Crater Lake was influenced by the history of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995 that led to inevitable changes. At that tragic time, people of Kobe City came together to rebuild damaged areas of the city and nowadays in our technology driven time this face to face social interaction between people is decimating.
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